According to Ayurveda (one of the world's oldest medical systems), the choices you make regarding your daily routine either build up resistance to disease, or tear it down. This is why you should start your day by focusing on healthy morning rituals, such as drinking pineapple water on an empty stomach.

An organic pineapple is a rich source of some of the lesser known micro-nutrients that your body needs. It is packed with the enzyme bromelain and the antioxidant vitamin C, which both play a major role in the body's healing process.

The Top 10 Reasons To Drink Pineapple Water Every Morning

1. Fights Inflammation

Bromelain is an enzyme that has anti-inflammatory properties. Bromelain helps the body get rid of toxins by fighting off inflammation which impacts all the tissues and organs in the body. Regular consumption of pineapple can help to treat mild forms of arthritis and sports injuries by reducing inflammation and pain.

2. Helps With Weight Loss

Due to the fiber contained in pineapple, it takes more time to digest, thus causing a prolonged feeling of satiety. Drinking pineapple water in the morning prevents sugar and fat cravings. Thiamine helps boost your body metabolism by converting carbohydrates into energy.

3. Flushes Parasites From Liver And Intestines

Pineapples contain an enzyme bromelain, that is anti-parisitic. A couple sources state that a three day pineapple fast will kill tape worms.

4. Regulates The Thyroid

Pineapples contain iodine and bromelain that are effective in improving various autoimmune disorders; thus, effective in easing symptoms associated with thyroiditis.

5. Balances Electrolytes

Pineapple contain potassium which helps make our body a lot stronger and maintain the proper balance of electrolytes in your body preventing cramps or other injuries.

6. Gets Rid Of Heavy Metals And Toxins

Pineapple is loaded with fiber, beneficial enzymes and a host of antioxidants that help to detox your body from heavy metals and toxins.

7. Works As A Digestive Aid

Bromelain in pineapple helps the body digest proteins more efficiently.

8. Strengthens Gums, Helps Whiten And Preserve Teeth

Research found that the enzyme bromelain in pineapples acts as a natural stain remover, according to Dr. Frawley. Bromelain also helps break up plaque effectively.

9. Improves Vision

Pineapple contains beta-carotene and vitamin A that good for eyesight. Data reported in a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology indicates that eating 3 or more servings of pineapple per day may lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.

10. Protects From Cancer

Published in 2007 in the journal Planta Medica, researchers found that an enzyme extracted from pineapple stems known as bromelain was superior to the chemo-agent 5-fluorauracil in treating cancer in the animal model. The researchers stated:

“This antitumoral effect [of bromelain] was superior to that of 5-FU [5-fluorouracil], whose survival index was approximately 263 %, relative to the untreated control.”

How To Make Pineapple Water

Ingredients: 1 organic pineapple, 1 gallon water, 1 gallon iceDirections: Slice the pineapple and place in a large drink dispenser with a serving spout at the bottom. Add the ice and water. Chill.